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South Australia will end its COVID-19 lockdown on schedule after reporting no new virus infections.

Five weeks into Sydney's lockdown, NSW is opening its vaccination hubs to younger adults wanting AstraZeneca jabs.

VICTORIA'S EASED RESTRICTIONS FROM 11:59PM ON TUESDAY:* The 5km travel limit will be removed as well as the stay-at -home requirement.

Norwegian experts say an unusually large meteor has been seen over parts of southern Scandinavia and illuminated southeast Norway with a powerful flash of light for a few seconds as many observers were reported to also hear a roaring sound afterwards.

Two more people have died from COVID-19 in NSW, taking the toll from the state's latest outbreak to 10.

South Australia is likely to end its week-long COVID-19 lockdown on time after reporting one new virus infection linked to the Modbury cluster.

Phillip Island's successful penguin parade livestream is making a comeback to help get millions of Australians through lockdown.

Scott Morrison says securing $85 million worth of Pfizer vaccines as booster jabs is another 'shot in the arm' for Australians in the vaccination program.

Australia has recorded its youngest female COVID-19 death to date - a Sydney woman in her late 30s without pre-existing conditions.

Huddling on the beach in a blanket to watch the penguins paddle home is usually the highlight of a trip to Phillip Island - even in the depths of winter.